Dance

Berest Dance

Family owned and operated, this dance center offers classes for all ages and levels. Curriculum for children ages 2-18 is given 6 days a week. Classes offered, include: intro to dance, kinder ballet, Broadway to ballet, boys only classes, theme and combo classes in musical theater jazz and tap, hip-hop, African, classical ballet, and modern. See website for details.

Art by Mumbot

Local artist, Jade Kuei, brings her creativity and love of different art techniques, tools, textures and mediums, with a focus on process. Classes are geared for toddlers, preschoolers, elementary school kids and even tweens (with sketchbook club)! Jade’s goal is to develop a supportive, young community of artists with some guidance, while nurturing each person’s unique and original style.

Kidville

Kidville offers a wide range of classes and programs for infants – age 6 including art, dance, music, movement and more. Great indoor playspace (which is our favorite part) is available for drop-in play throughout the week and includes matts, trampolines, balance beam, swings, bars, and so much more. Lots of birthday party options (although pricey), too!

Kidville

Kidville offers a wide range of classes and programs for infants – age 6 including art, dance, music, movement and more. Great indoor playspace (which is our favorite part) is available for drop-in play throughout the week and includes matts, trampolines, balance beam, swings, bars, and so much more. Lots of birthday party options (although pricey), too!

Music

Bach2Rock

Bach 2 Rock offers private lessons and group classes for most instruments and vocals starting at age 3 all the way up to adult. Students can even prepare to be part of a rock band! My favorite part? The recording studio. In one session, with no experience necessary, you can learn a song, record it, and go home with it on a CD. See website for details.

Just Wee Two

A variety of classes, including a Parent & Child class that includes crafts, music, storytime and playtime. Partial separation classes available for children 24 months and older. Other classes include music, art, drama, puppetry, jewelry making and sand art. See website for details.

Kidville

Kidville offers a wide range of classes and programs for infants – age 6 including art, dance, music, movement and more. Great indoor playspace (which is our favorite part) is available for drop-in play throughout the week and includes matts, trampolines, balance beam, swings, bars, and so much more. Lots of birthday party options (although pricey), too!

Kindermusik

Music Balance

Started by a Port dad, this program offers private music lessons and classes for the guitar, violin, viola and bass for students ages 3 through High School. A BalancedBeginnings class is available for newborns; BalancedSteps program is available for toddlers ages 1.5 to 3.5, and BalancedStart offers group lesson on violin or guitar for kids ages 3 to 6. See website for details.

Music for Aardvarks

This music class offers an interactive musical experience for parents and children ages 4 months to 4 years. Song, dance, musical storytelling, instrumental jam sessions, and more. Classes meet at Temple Beth Israel in Port Washington. Classes also available in Syosset, Great Neck, Roslyn, and Bellmore. See website for details.

Music Together

Music Together is an internationally recognized early childhood music and movement program for children from birth through 5 (and for the grown-ups that love them). Additional classes available in other locations. See website for details and to register for a free demonstration.

Peggy Yen – Private Lessons

Ray Mills (guitar, violin, viola, bass guitar) – Private Lessons

School of Rock

2 Middle Neck Road, Roslyn, New York
www.roslyn.schoolofrock.com

Music lessons available for all ages and all levels for kids who dream of joining a rock band. School of Rock teaches guitar, bass, vocals, keyboards, drums. Geared towards older kids, it combines weekly private music lessons and group band rehearsals.

New Mamas

Infants & Moms Class at the Parent Resource Center

Part support group, part sing-a-long class for mothers and infants. Guest speakers visit to discuss nutrition, infant massage, feeding issues, baby sign language, post partum depression, and more. The PRC also offers a variety of music, movement, art classes and more to kids of all ages.

Infant CPR

Institute for Parenting at Adelphi University

The Institute for Prenting provides programs for parents that include parenting education, resources and support to young and developing families — programs include parent coffee series, me and my parent series (for babies and toddlers), and raising a thinking child series. Visit website for details.

Kidville

Kidville offers a wide range of classes and programs for infants – age 6 including art, dance, music, movement and more. Great indoor playspace (which is our favorite part) is available for drop-in play throughout the week and includes matts, trampolines, balance beam, swings, bars, and so much more. Lots of birthday party options (although pricey), too!

La Leche League (Manorhaven, New York)

*Meets the first Saturday of the month at 10:30 am, call Wendy at 718.224.1433 for locations.

Mommy & Me at Chabad of Port Washington

For babes 6 months to 2 years and their caretakers, joinMichelle Lublin of Om Sweet Om and Sara Paltiel, Director of Florence Brownstein Preschool, for yoga, music and movement in Chabad’s Israeli-themed immersive indoor playground.

Nature and Science

Alley Pond Environmental Center

Programs for children starting at 18 months to 12 years. Opportunity to explore nature, create crafts, read stories, take nature walks, pet animals, engage in learning activities, and more. See website for details.

Science Museum of Long Island

Programs for children 3-5 allow tots to explore the wonderful world of science. Children learn about animals, the environment, space, electricity, chemistry, and more. After school workshops available for grades K – 5. See website for details.

Tanglewood Park & Preserve

Located on a 17 acre preserve with ponds, streams, and enchanted woods, families can enjoy hikes, live animal exhibits, special events and more. A 1.5 hour Tiny Tots workshop is held Mondays throughout the school year for kids ages 18 months to 3 years with new themes each week. Science themed birthday parties available, too! Check website for details.

Sid Jacobson JCC

Year round lessons start for infants as young as six months old and are available all the way through advanced and adult level classes. Group, private, and semi-private lessons available. See website or call for details.